Q: How do I setup Outlook 2013 for Windows to connect to MIT Exchange for the first time?

Answer

Open Outlook 2013. Typically, the program can be found by navigating to Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office 2013.

When presented with the Welcome to Microsoft Outlook 2013 window, select Next.

On the following screen, titled "Microsoft Outlook Setup", leave the top radio button (labeled Yes) marked and select Next.

On the next screen, enter your name, email address and password.IMPORTANT: You must enter your email address as you@exchange.mit.edu. The Exchange server will send email as you@mit.edu, however this step is necessary for the initial setup.

The Exchange server will now automatically configure your account (Note: This could take several minutes).

When done select Finish.

Outlook 2013 will do some additional configuration and you will be brought to your email inbox.

Note that Outlook 2013 can take several minutes and/or hours (depending on your mailbox size) to synchronize all email, calendar and contact data locally.